Courtesy of my friend Dave Specter, today’s lovely accordion photo is brought to you direct from Lucerne. Dave, a first-rate Chicago jazz/blues guitarist, is on European tour at the moment, with gigs in France, Germany, Poland (the home of all great accordions), Austria, Spain and Switzerland! While tooling around the incredibly charming city of Lucerne, he was kind enough to snap this great shot for me. I’m digging it, Dave! And if you’re still a doubter about the beauty and versatility of this amazing instrument, check out these street musicians in Krakow playing Bach’s Tocatta and Fugue in D MInor.

Incidentally, if you’re ever in Chicago, check the music listings and make darn sure you go hear Dave Specter if he happens to be playing. You won’t be disappointed. He hasn’t worked accordion into his act…yet…but I’m quite certain he would if he could.

Here’s a taste of Dave’s guitar playing, quite awesome even without the squeakin’ and squawkin’ of the world’s most versatile instrument.